Harris County officials urge Texas governor to sign bill creating 5 new district courts

Senate Bill 2878, if signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, also would create new district courts in Brazoria and Fort Bend counties.

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A Houston man is seeking up to $1 million in a lawsuit against Whataburger, claiming the fast-food restaurant left onions on his burger despite his request to omit them due to a food allergy. 

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Houston man sues Whataburger for allegedly putting onions on his burger

Demery Ardell Wilson, who claims to have an allergy to onions, filed a similar lawsuit against Sonic Drive-In in 2024. That case remains pending.

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Republicans secure 10 judgeships in Harris County

Similar flips occurred in other urban areas across Texas, including Dallas County where eight of the seats on the Dallas-based Fifth District Court of Appeals were won by Republicans.

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Formal assault charge filed against Houston judge accused of domestic violence in Galveston

Judge Frank Aguilar, a 66-year-old Democrat, has presided over a state district court in Harris County since 2019. He is accused of assaulting a woman who lives at his Galveston residence by punching her in the face and head and stepping on her neck early Dec. 31.

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Formal assault charge filed against Houston judge accused of domestic violence in Galveston

Judge Frank Aguilar, a 66-year-old Democrat, has presided over a state district court in Harris County since 2019. He is accused of assaulting a woman who lives at his Galveston residence by punching her in the face and head and stepping on her neck early Dec. 31.

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Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar charged with assault in Galveston for allegedly punching woman, stepping on her neck

The 66-year-old Aguilar, a Democrat first elected to the bench in 2018, was arrested early Dec. 31 after an alcohol-fueled altercation at his Galveston residence. Other judges are handling his docket in Harris County this week.

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Harris County Judge Frank Aguilar charged with assault in Galveston for allegedly punching woman, stepping on her neck

The 66-year-old Aguilar, a Democrat first elected to the bench in 2018, was arrested early Dec. 31 after an alcohol-fueled altercation at his Galveston residence. Other judges are handling his docket in Harris County this week.

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